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Now retired after working 32 years at Gainesville Schools, Jody Argabright is shown here at her family’s stockyards near Atwood, Kansas, where she has moved to make it more convenient to visit her children and grandchildren.
Jody Argabright, who retired after working as a school nurse for 32 years, said she "really enjoyed" working with the students. "We had fun," she said. And also, she adds, "They taught me a lot."
A Kansas native, Jody has Licensed Practical Nurse credentials. "Actually, I say I have an LPN and a...
For the first time in recent memory, a professional fireworks show will light up the Gainesville sky this Fourth of July — and this year, they share the stage with bucking bulls and cowboy boots. Fireworks spectators should mark their calendars for dark (approximately 9:30 p.m.) Friday, July 4, for...
Restaurant owner Joe Fortuna Sr., left, Destiny Bearden and Joe Fortuna Jr. were all smiles last Thursday just before the reopening of Smokin’ Joe’s restaurant. The cafe sits just off the southwest corner of the Gainesville square. Times photo/Jessi Dreckman.
After nearly two years with shuttered doors, Joe Fortuna reopened Smokin’ Joe's BBQ in Gainesville last Thursday - and judging by the steady flow of diners, the community is happy about it.
“[We’re] overwhelmed with gratitude and the support we received opening back up! We got our butts kicked,”...
Averille Pierce
Editor’s note: This excerpt is from the book, “Sheriff Takes the Stand,” by former Ozark County Sheriff Herman Pierce and Thel Spencer, reprinted with permission from Spencer, the copyright owner. Pierce served as Ozark County Sheriff from 1965 to 1985. He died in 1994.
One person who was...
Karen Van Pelt. Times photo/Sue Ann Jones.
Gainesville post office patrons have expressed appreciation for the beautiful array of flowers that bloom in two long beds in front of the building. Karen Van Pelt, shown here, with help from her husband, Melvin, carefully tend the flowers with the goal of having different flowers blooming...
Carey and David Jordan are the proud owners of the business, which features a studio where Carey offers fun group painting classes and where the couple sell their art - paintings, handcrafted fishing lures, handmade wood items and more. Times photo/Jessi Dreckman.
By Jessi Dreckman,
jessi@ozarkcountytimes.com
Hardenville resident David Jordan creates his handmade fishing lures the same way he puts graphite to paper for his incredible realistic wildlife drawings —slowly, meticulously and with respect for the living creature his art imitates. Trout patterns...
This photo was taken Saturday, May 31, from across the river, showing the backed-up Norfork Lake water stretching up the North Fork of the White River to Dawt Mill. A resort spokesperson said that guests are welcome to bring their boats up the lake and park on the shore opposite the resort in order...
Barbara Baird
The Ozark County Historium will host the "Accidental Ozarkian," also known as Barbara Baird of Norwood, for a free program at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 12. Baird was originally scheduled to present the program in April, but due to high water, the program was postponed until now.
Baird has recently...
Sara Mendel
Drury basketball player Sara Mendel, daughter of Danny and Shannon Mendel of Ava and granddaughter of Sandy Heriford and Robert Klineline of Gainesville, has been selected to play for the U.S. National Team when it competes this summer in Brazil.
The national team, comprised of NCAA-II players,...
The quake (red indicator) occurred in a wooded area behind Kustom Auto Body (marked with the gray dot in the center). Google Maps image.
The U.S. Geological Survey reported a small earthquake occurred in Gainesville at 8:46 a.m. last Saturday morning, May 31.
The report shows that the quake hit a few miles southwest of town, just behind the buildings of Chaney Monument Works and Kustom Auto Body off Highway 160.
The USGS rated the...